Overview

Arch’s Alternative Markets division is comprised of experienced underwriting professionals with extensive expertise in the captive insurance programs marketplace. Our Alternative Markets division writes primary workers' compensation, general liability, automobile and other lines for group captive and individual accounts. Our dedicated team has a deep understanding of the alternative market and captive programs, and we can help structure your program on a timely basis. We offer excellent access to issuing paper and risk transfer.

Customer Profile

We entertain groups or individuals looking to take back a significant portion of their primary liability risks through a Captive or Rent-a-Captive. We will look at most classes of business – the key is the insured’s desire to take control of its primary program through a captive insurance company. Classes that have been successful include:

Contractors - commercial

Healthcare

Transportation - commercial hauling

Restaurants and Service franchisees

Commercial Food Growers and Distributors

Retail stores

Manufacturers

Key Features

Group accounts with a minimum premium of $5 million

Individual accounts with a minimum premium of $3 million

Retentions from $250,000 to $1 million

Group captive, Rent-a-Captive, or single parent captive can be used

Unbundled service model for claims handling and other captive services

Limitations

Aviation and Environmental risks

Auto liability for public transportation

Submission Guidelines

Complete ACORD applications

Minimum five years currently valued loss data

Details on all claims greater than $25,000

Details on the proposed captive, structure and service providers

Preferred actuarial feasibility study or review

Distribution

Select captive specialty brokers and consultants

Brokers with alternative market expertise

Information

Insurance coverage is underwritten by a member company of Arch Insurance Group Inc. This is only a brief description of the insurance coverage(s) available under the policy. The policy contains reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. Full details of the coverage are contained in the policy. If there are any conflicts between this document and the policy, the policy shall govern. Not all coverages are available in all jurisdictions.